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The US had more daily Covid-19 cases in the past week than ever before. And no, it's not just due to more testing
Another day, another dreadful record broken in the Covid-19 pandemic. This time, the seven-day average of daily new cases reached an all-time high of 68,767 on Sunday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The previous record of 67,293 was set July 22.
Supreme Court prepares to start a new term with only eight
A very different Supreme Court will meet in two weeks to grapple with the potential of 4-4 splits and a caseload that includes no less than the future of the Affordable Care Act and possibly the presidential election.
A White officer is charged in the fatal shooting of a Black man under California's tougher deadly-force law
A White officer has been charged with felony manslaughter in the fatal shooting in April of a Black man in a Walmart store, a crime alleged under a newly strengthened California law that requires police to use deadly force only when needed to defend human life, the county prosecutor said.
Why 2020 is the year of the SPACs (And what the heck is a SPAC?)
Lordstown Motors is the latest high-profile company that plans to go public by merging with a special purpose acquisition company or SPAC. These types of so-called blank check or reverse merger deals used to be an object of scorn on Wall Street. Now they're all the rage.
Yes, of course Donald Trump wants his face added to Mount Rushmore
On Sunday night, President Donald Trump tweeted out a picture of himself standing in front of Mount Rushmore -- an image that made him look as though he was the fifth presidential bust on the iconic monument.
Serena Williams comes back from the brink in first match since February
Serena Williams came back from the brink to start her first tournament in six months with a win.
Roseanne Barr blames Ambien: 'I'm not a racist, just an idiot'
Roseanne Barr is blaming Ambien for her racist tweets and telling her fans, "I'm not a racist, just an idiot who made a bad joke."
California's 'top two' primary election tussle
California voters go to the polls Tuesday in the state's top-two primary, where the top two finishers will advance to the November ballot. But with so many candidates running in the most competitive races, there's a chance the vote will be splintered among the Democratic candidates -- creating a scenario where two Republicans could advance to the November ballot. Will Democratic enthusiasm be a blessing or a curse?
US strikes at the heart of China's tech ambitions with chipmaker ban
The United States just delivered a sharp blow to China's lofty tech ambitions. Its move to target a state-owned Chinese chipmaker over national security concerns goes to the heart of the clash between the two economic superpowers over technology and trade. It also exposes China's lack of successful homegrown semiconductor companies as one of the biggest vulnerabilities in the country's bid to become a global tech powerhouse.
US to threaten sanctions against International Criminal Court, close PLO office in Washington
The Trump administration is expected to raise the specter of sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) if it moves to investigate the US or Israel, according to an official familiar with planned remarks by US national security adviser John Bolton.
Censoring 'Black-ish' was a craven move to satisfy Trump's base
"Black-ish" creator Kenya Barris is the latest public figure refusing to be owned by our current political climate. Like Colin Kaepernick, he will not sacrifice his voice to conform to a system that caters to President Donald Trump and his supposedly profitable fan base. Barris recently told The Hollywood Reporter he is departing ABC, a network the magazine describes as led by executives "forthright about their desire for more red-state programming since Trump's win," for Netflix.
Start your Monday smart: Winter storm, Cohen sentencing, Brexit vote, climate summit
If you're in the Southeastern US, we hope you're warm and cozy as this major winter storm threatens to spread a blanket of snow far and wide. Here's what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart.
Indonesia earthquake and tsunami death toll surpasses 830
The death toll on the island of Sulawesi stands at 832 people, but officials expect that number to climb as rescuers on Monday continue to sift through the destruction left by a powerful earthquake and tsunami.
5 things for March 14: Student walkout, Pennsylvania race, Trump, Stephen Hawking
t's #MyFreedomDay. Learn how students are standing up to modern slavery. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Alec Baldwin a Hit for Democrats Seeking Buzz
Live from Des Moines, it's Alec Baldwin! The actor whose biting portrayal of President Donald Trump has helped reenergize "Saturday Night Live" is emerging as a popular choice for candidates and state parties searching for new luster in the midst of a Democratic power vacuum.
Equifax Hack: What's The Worst That Can Happen?
If you're not worried about the Equifax hack, you should be. The hackers made off with the most crucial tools that identity thieves need to impersonate you. The worst-case scenario is a very real threat to millions of Americans.
Five Award-worthy Emmy Speeches
This year's Emmy winners didn't waste their time in the spotlight. From Reese Witherspoon's impassioned plea for more stories about women to Sterling K. Brown's tribute to the great actors that came before him, here are some of the night's gold-worthy speech moments.
Hurricane Maria: Dam Threatens to Burst in Devastated Puerto Rico
The devastation wrought by Hurricane Maria continues to cripple Puerto Rico, with fears a damaged dam in the island's northwest may break.
Covid-19 immunity from antibodies may last only months, UK study suggests
After people are infected with the novel coronavirus, their natural immunity to the virus could decline within months, a new pre-print paper suggests.
Iran shoots back at Trump: 'Color us unimpressed'
Iran has shot back at US President Donald Trump, dismissing his all-caps Twitter warning that the country would suffer consequences if it continued to threaten the US, saying it was unimpressed by the late-night tweet.
